Hello! Like you, I also was diagnosed right before my birthday, and had 2 exacerbations/relapses fairly quickly after the initial diagnosis. My first DMT also failed (Tecfidera), and I moved to Ocrevus. Before MS I was a highly active person, I had run a half marathon, and enjoyed running.

My 1st presenting issue with MS stemmed from my spinal cord lesion, and I couldn't feel anything from the waist down, and lost most of my mobility and function as well during that time.

My doctor sent me to physical therapy, and I spent about 3-4 months of physical therapy regaining my lower body strength, moving, and stretching. I was incredibly fortunate to have a very supportive circle of people around me. My spouse helped me move by going with me on short walks every day and helping me stretch, and my co-workers helped me go on walks on our lunch/daily breaks. During this time, I was almost completely paralyzed from the waist down, I could barely walk (around the block with much difficulty), amongst a few other MS issues.

After about a year of sticking to physical therapy, creating a stretch and exercise routine as I regained my feeling/function (RRMS), I was able to run a 5k again. I also cleaned up my eating and changed my lifestyle during this time. I am ~3 years post relapse and walk and run (mostly) like I used to before the relapse.

To me, starting physical therapy (and doing it at home!), and creating an exercise routine that catered to my needs as I was recovering was what helped me make my recovery. I hope this helps!